When I first needed gluten free Worcestershire Sauce it was not readily available in Canada so I made it from scratch. Now when I run out, it takes less time to make than it takes to run to the store. This is the the kind of recipe gluten free cooks need.
You probably already know what recipes you make that use Worcestershire sauce. It's common in recipes with ground beef like meat loaf, Salisbury Steak and burgers. I add it as a seasoning in some salad dressings and it adds to the punch in these Hot and Spicy Mixed Nuts.
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Ingredients
Tamarind is an ingredient in the original Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce but many people don't have it in their pantry. I listed it as an optional ingredient if you want a more authentic version.
- apple cider vinegar
- gluten free soy sauce
- brown sugar
- ground ginger
- dry mustard
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- cinnamon
- pepper
- optional - tamarind paste, concentrate, sauce or chutney
See recipe card for exact amounts.
📹 Instructions
Substitutions & Variations
The combination of ordinary seasonings in what has made tamarind sauce famous. I'm happy with this version so I listed tamarind as an optional ingredient. If this ingredient is new to you but you're intrigued, check out my post, Tamarind concentrate vs tamarind paste.
If you buy tamarind you'll want to try it in recipes like THE BEST chicken satay ever, Pad Thai, Thai Pork Curry and more.
Equipment
I poured that first recipe into a little glass bottle with a lid, like a salad dressing bottle you can buy at any kitchen store or Dollar store. Eventually I found a decent bottle with a proper pour spout and stopper. I labeled my bottle using a Dymo label maker and refill it as needed.
Storage
Worcestershire sauce keeps in the fridge indefinitely. A bottle with a pour spout prevents the risk of cross contact. Simply shake and pour with every use.
Top Tip: Make Homemade When You Can
Gluten free cooks know that popular items contain different ingredients when sold in the United States or in Canada. Just for fun they keep the EXACT SAME LABEL, using the tiniest font, in a colour that makes it difficult to read. If you make your Worcestershire sauce from scratch, you'll never have to read the label again.
Gluten Free Worcestershire Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon tamarind paste optional - see notes for us
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer 1 minute. Cool.
- Pour into a bottle and store in the refrigerator. Lasts indefinitely.
- Makes about ¾ cup. Shake well before using.
Notes
Yes, absolutely! Tamarind is an optional ingredient and Worcestershire sauce without it will work well in all your favourite recipes.
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Agatha friesen
I like your.
Recipes.
Cinde Little
Thanks Agatha! I appreciate you letting me know.
Curlylox
I am soooo excited to have found this! I use Worcestershire sauce in a marinade I use almost all summer for BBQ chops and steak. Confirmed celiac two months ago. I can’t wait to mix this up this weekend!
Cinde Little
Hi Curlylox! I am soooo glad you found it too. I've got lots of tips and recipes to share about gluten free cooking. I hope you bookmark my site and come back. If you're ready to learn more, subscribe to my email list and you'll get all my best resources sent right to you. Welcome to my GF community!
Sue E
I'm in the UK watching this. My question is can I use dijon or whole grain mustard. Our mustard powder is not gluten free here.
Cinde Little
Hi Sue! Yes, I think Dijon would be a good choice since it's smooth. Instead of 1/4 tsp dry mustard I'd start with 1/2 tsp Dijon then play around with the amount to your liking. Be sure to whisk the sauce well, or even blend it if you find it separates as it sits. Happy cooking!
Rochelle
Does this have to be refrigerated? How long does it last?
Cinde Little
Hi Rochelle! Yes, put it in the fridge and it keeps indefinitely. Shake it before each use and that's it. Enjoy!
Faith Milton
Many places online say that Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauces is gluten-free and therefore safe for Celiacs, so I bought a bottle today, but on getting my glasses on so I could read the small print, discovered that it contains barley. Barley contains gluten. So thank you for the recipe for homemade Worcestershire Sauce. Faith
Cinde Little
Thanks for letting me know Faith! When I first started gluten free it wasn't easy to find GF Worcestershire. Even though you can probably find it now I just keep making this simple recipe. All the ingredients are in my kitchen so no shopping and no label reading. I'm glad it works for you too.
Jessica
I wonder why I can only get GF Worcester sauce in the US? Any idea why?
Cinde Little
Jessica, all I can say is that food manufacturing seems fairly complex. I don't even look for gf Worcestershire sauce anymore but I think I've seen people post about a brand available in Canada. That's the perfect question to ask in a local celiac Facebook group or even the Canadian Celiac Association Facebook group. Good luck!
Julia Gardarsdottir
Thank you Thank you Thank you,
Not only can't I eat gluten but my daughter have both onion and garlic allergy. I will try this with celery, fennel and asafetida instead.
Cinde Little
Hi Julia! I'm so glad you found the recipe and those sound like good options for you. When you have food restrictions some ingredients are just easier to make homemade. Happy Cooking!